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Order of the Niger
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Nigeria became an independent country on 1 October 1960, and in 1963 became the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The republic instituted two national awards: the Order of the Niger and the Order of the Federal Republic.[1]
Quick Facts Order of the Niger, Awarded by Nigeria ...
Order of the Niger | |
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![]() Star and ribbon of the 2 divisions | |
Awarded by ![]() | |
Type | Order |
Awarded for | Services to the nation |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | President of Nigeria |
Grades | Grand Commander (GCON) Commander (CON) Officer (OON) Member (MON) |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of the Federal Republic |
![]() (civil division) ![]() (military division) Ribbon bar of the order |
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